Definition of blab
(Entry 1 of 2)
2 : idle or excessive talk : chatter
blab
verbblabbed; blabbing
Definition of blab (Entry 2 of 2)
1 : to talk idly or thoughtlessly
2 : to reveal a secret especially by indiscreet chatter
: to reveal especially without reserve or discretion
blabbed the whole affair to the press
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The first known use of blab was in the 14th century
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